Holy Roots! A Unique View of Stamford's Past

Holy Roots! In the Beginning, the
Congregational Church Said, Let’s Found Stamford

The Stamford Historical Society presents Town History from 1641-1876 through a Unique Perspective                                                                                               

On Sunday, April 29, the Stamford Historical Society is presenting ‘Holy Roots!’, a panel discussion on the early history of three of Stamford’s important churches, from
2 pm to 5p.m. , at the Historical Society’s Museum at 1508 High Ridge Road in Stamford. Reserve your place at this unique event by sending $15/pp ($5 under age 18) to the Stamford Historical Society, 1508 High Ridge Road,
Stamford, CT  06903.  For questions, call the Society at 203-329-1183.

Stamford was founded as a theocracy by the
leaders of the Congregational Church in 1641, remaining that way until the Connecticut State Constitution of 1818 separated church and state. Therefore,
Congregational Church records were literally town records. The Anglicans established a church in 1741, and the Irish Catholics in the 1840’s.

The panel is composed of Mr. John Allen, First
Congregational, Rev. Dr. James R. Wheeler, Episcopal, and Rev. Msgr. Stephen M. DiGiovanni, Roman Catholic, who will highlight the eras in which their churches
were established here: First Congregational in the 17th century, St. John’s Episcopal in the 18th century, and the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in the 19th century.

Both the P.O. High Ridge exhibit and the Museum’s shop will also be open that day. P.O. High Ridge Village will be on display through June, 2012 during normal Museum hours:  Thursdays and Fridays – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,
and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  For
more information, contact the Stamford Historical Society at 203-329-1183.